In a recent job review Simon promoted Fraser because he thinks Fraser shows the same drive that he had when he was Fraser's age. This is an example of:
A) stereotyping
B) the rusty halo effect
C) projection
D) cognitive dissonance

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Projection is the psychological phenomenon where a person ascribes their own attitudes, feelings, or suppositions onto someone else. In this scenario, Simon is projecting his own past drive and ambition onto Fraser, assuming Fraser has the same qualities because Simon sees his younger self in Fraser.

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